PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum - Canon Forum http://photocamel.com/forum/ Anything related to Canon cameras and lenses for the Canon system. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://photocamel.com/forum/images/camel-light/misc/rss.jpg PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum - Canon Forum http://photocamel.com/forum/ Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 or Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5 http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93663-sigma-10-20mm-f-3-5-canon-ef-s-10-22mm-f-3-5-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:33 GMT Hey guys im looking to maybe buy a wide angle lens in the near future and i came up with 2 choices...the Sigma and Canon. i wanted to see if anyone... Hey guys im looking to maybe buy a wide angle lens in the near future and i came up with 2 choices...the Sigma and Canon. i wanted to see if anyone has tried both or one of the other. the price diff for the actual cannon is not that much more than the sigma and if its worth getting a true canon lens i would rather spend a lil more now
here are the two lenses

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...5_4_5_USM.html

thanks for your input

-Raul ]]> Canon Forum RaulB http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93663-sigma-10-20mm-f-3-5-canon-ef-s-10-22mm-f-3-5-a.html 7D for hockey http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93632-7d-hockey.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:29:00 GMT For the next two years, even though I am only a volunteer, I will be the official photographer for my son's college hockey team. I already have a Canon1D that I use for still pics, but now the coach would like some video footage to use for developing plays. It doesn't have to be wonderful, but it does have to be good enough to identify players and follow the puck from a walkway above/behind the cascading seats. Picture a typical college ice skating rink, if there is such a thing.

To do this, I will need to buy something with which to shoot video (which I want to be high def and use SD memory cards); I don't particularly care about having superior audio - at least for shooting hockey. (I probably will not use the camcorder much after my son's hockey days end in a couple of years, but I would still want decent audio for the times that I do use it.)

I read a blog about possibly using the 7D as a camcorder, and asked about doing that in a DPR forum. I was promptly referred here.

I would probably rather get a new still camera which I use frequently rather than a camcorder with limited usefulness for me after hockey. I know from this forum that the 7D is sometimes used for moviemaking, but that usually entails a lot of stopping and starting; my concern about the 7D is whether it could run for 45 minutes at a time to capture a whole hockey period?


Also, are there adapter rings to convert one kind of mount to another so that I could use the lenses I already have if I get a 7D?

Thanks for any help you can give.

Marilyn ]]> Canon Forum marilynhp http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93632-7d-hockey.html Tethered Shooting with Canon http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93624-tethered-shooting-canon.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:46:14 GMT I was thinking of trying to do some tethered shooting with my 5d and somebody told me that they thought that the EOS "solution disk" that came with the camera had software on it that would let you.
Does anybody know if this is so ?

thanks
mike allen ]]> Canon Forum mike001 http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93624-tethered-shooting-canon.html Photographing New York - wide angle lens and filters (Beginner) http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93602-photographing-new-york-wide-angle-lens-filters-beginner.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:28 GMT I’m spending the first week of December in New York with my Canon 400D ,various lens and a tripod (been to NYC a few times but this is the first with a SLR digi camera).
I’ve just brought a Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens and am now debating the filter options.

I think I will definitely get a UV filter to protect the new lens but should I get a Polarising or Grey Grad filter. I’ve read about the benefits of both especially with lovely green landscapes, full sun, glass and water, but I’m in an urban jungle in December, don’t expect too many blue skies, water and beach shots which are always talked about as examples.

I’m assuming you should remove filters these type of filters for night shots?

Would love you thoughts and tips on filters and favourite New York photo hot spots. ]]> Canon Forum Time4ARoadTrip http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93602-photographing-new-york-wide-angle-lens-filters-beginner.html 70-200 2.8L http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93561-70-200-2-8l.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:43 GMT Soon I will be in the market for my next lens, which will probably be the 70-200 2.8L...My question: Is there optically a difference between the... Soon I will be in the market for my next lens, which will probably be the 70-200 2.8L...My question:

Is there optically a difference between the glass in a IS and non-IS version of this lens?

I don't do a lot of low light shooting, so I'm confident that the non-IS version will be fine for what I do...I just want the best image quality and I don't want to pay the 600 premium for the IS version...

I've rented both and honestly cannot tell the difference....

And yes I know that the 70-200 2.8L IS II will be out soon, but from what I read you can expect a 36% increase for that lens...and I'm guessing it probably won't affect the price of the other two...

Looking forward to hearing your comments... ]]> Canon Forum Photog4U http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93561-70-200-2-8l.html Total Beginner Question http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93553-total-beginner-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:20 GMT I'm brand new to photography. Until now, all my cameras have been point and shoot. I bought a Canon 40D with an 18-55mm lens and a 75-300mm telephoto lens. The telephoto is a 3rd party lens, but still seems to take some pretty nice photos. I've got a situation where I need to take some telephoto pictures in a low light situation. Normally, I would just figure it out myself but I seem to be having a hard time and I need to take these photos tomorrow morning not too long after sunrise. Can anyone give me any pointers on settings? My biggest problem is a lack of familiarity with all of the terms. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Also, I took a ton of pictures at my daughter's birthday party and all came out super dark even though I thought it was pretty light in there. Is there a way to salvage the pictures at all? ]]> Canon Forum NewCanon40D http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93553-total-beginner-question.html 7D shoots Abandoned (Haunted) Paper Mill http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93361-7d-shoots-abandoned-haunted-paper-mill.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:36:11 GMT So a buddy and I had the opportunity to break in and shoot an old abandoned mill. Originally established in 1823, it was called Barber Paper Mill. ... So a buddy and I had the opportunity to break in and shoot an old abandoned mill.
Originally established in 1823, it was called Barber Paper Mill.

***There was lots of graffiti all over the walls making it a very colourful place. I post processed them in a way that makes them look the way I saw them and felt how it should look like since it was supposedly haunted as well.***

Lots of ISO 3200 shots and the grain in some have been accentuated to make it look vintage. No HDR and all processed exclusively in LR 3 Beta and never saw PS CS4.

There were many more shots PP worthy but I kinda got tired after PPing 50+ and gave up.

The whole set can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elishaj...7622799231594/






















]]> Canon Forum Elisha http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93361-7d-shoots-abandoned-haunted-paper-mill.html Reversing rings http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93229-reversing-rings.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:41:34 GMT I am interested in using reversing rings for close up/macro work. Who can tell me from experience the pluses and minuses of this configuration.I have... I am interested in using reversing rings for close up/macro work. Who can tell me from experience the pluses and minuses of this configuration.I have a 50mm and a 85mm for possible use.
I remembered this from the "old days"......;D ]]> Canon Forum boikman http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93229-reversing-rings.html 580EXII will not select ETTL mode. http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93060-580exii-will-not-select-ettl-mode.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:56:54 GMT I have a rented 580EXII and I cannot make the flash work in ETTL mode. When I push the mode button, it cycles through Manual, Multi and TTL only. Is... I have a rented 580EXII and I cannot make the flash work in ETTL mode. When I push the mode button, it cycles through Manual, Multi and TTL only. Is it faulty or am I missing something?

I am using it with a Digital Rebel XTi/EOS400D. ]]> Canon Forum aintnosin http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/93060-580exii-will-not-select-ettl-mode.html speedlite430ex canon300d settings http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92964-speedlite430ex-canon300d-settings.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:49:58 GMT could anybody help me sort out the best settings using canon speedlite 430ex.on a canon300d as my results have been hit and miss thank you cavaan could anybody help me sort out the best settings using canon speedlite 430ex.on a canon300d as my results have been hit and miss
thank you cavaan ]]> Canon Forum cavan http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92964-speedlite430ex-canon300d-settings.html Has Anyone Used.... Digital Rev http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92933-has-anyone-used-digital-rev.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:53:45 GMT Ive just got the money for my first camera and have decided on a 500D. Ive looked at two Australian companies to buy it from and an online company,... Ive just got the money for my first camera and have decided on a 500D. Ive looked at two Australian companies to buy it from and an online company, DigitalRev. I was wondering if anyone has purchased from this company and if so what was your experience with them. The camera Im looking at comes with a kit lens and I hope to buy two other lens's.

Ive spent ages researching and I really dont want to stuff up the initial purchase due to ignorance or excitement on my part :) Im so trying to do this 'clear headed'..lol so would love your input. ]]> Canon Forum Abzzi http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92933-has-anyone-used-digital-rev.html EXIF and Metering Mode http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92763-exif-metering-mode.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:27 GMT While viewing the EXIF of photos, I have been noticing that alot of the times, that for the Metering Mode, it says Pattern :confused: Now in my... While viewing the EXIF of photos, I have been noticing that alot of the times, that for the Metering Mode, it says Pattern :confused:

Now in my instruction manuals for my 1D and XSi, there is no such mode :confused: Both manuals have 4 modes:

Evaluative
Partial
Spot
Center Weighted

Would the the EXIF program(Opanda) be reconizing Partial metering as Pattern?

I have been doing more and more research on sports photography, as I'm trying to get better in that field, and looking at the EXIF of others has been really helpful as to setups and etc.. ]]> Canon Forum motox424 http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92763-exif-metering-mode.html Going to try Canon. http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92740-going-try-canon.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:21:52 GMT I have sold my Nikon gear for personal reason. Now that I'm given a Canon 40d, I just want to know what lens I should get for it.
I'm just going to be shooting landscapes, portraits. Nothing serious, but I still want to get great photos.

Now, coming from Nikon, I don't really know much Canon, especially when it comes to lenses. I've noticed that some are "L," which are supposed to be good and expensive...?
Anyways, all I'm looking for is a decent to great lenses without spending over $400.

How is the 40D by the way? I've heard it's decent. Please share any experiences.

Thank you. ]]> Canon Forum djl4 http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92740-going-try-canon.html Canon EOS 7D Review http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92727-canon-eos-7d-review.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:10 GMT At DPReview (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos7d/). At DPReview. ]]> Canon Forum aam1234 http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92727-canon-eos-7d-review.html EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro reviewed http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92726-ef-100mm-f2-8-l-usm-macro-reviewed.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:00 GMT At The-Digital-Picture.com: *Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens Review... At The-Digital-Picture.com:

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens Review
(thanks Bryan Carnathan)

Kindest regards!

Max@Home ]]> Canon Forum Max@Home http://photocamel.com/forum/canon-forum/92726-ef-100mm-f2-8-l-usm-macro-reviewed.html